pbkitty

Metropolitan area where you live or want to live:

Renter Info

How many people are you looking for housing for?:

If you are looking for housing for more than just you, please explain:

and my cat(s) :)

How quickly do you need to find a place to live?:

preferably in the next month or so

Are you looking for :

long-term housing----more than one year?

How many bedrooms are you looking for?:

1

What other parts of the home would you also like to share?:

front room, kitchen, bathroom, backyard, deck - any common areas

How much can you pay each month for housing, including utilities?:

$500-749

What part(s) of the city/metro-area do you WANT to live in?:

I am flexible, but would rather not be north of Portland, as far west as Hillsboro, or as far east as Gresham

Why do you prefer this area?:

It's familiar and comfortable

What part(s) of the city/metro-area do you NOT WANT to live in and why?:

Too far west, north or east because of unfamiliarity.

Do you have your own furniture?:

Yes

If you need furnishings provided, what furniture do you need?:

none; I have an apartment full of furniture

Do you own a bicycle that will require storage?:

No

Anything else you want to share about what you are looking for in a HOME:

I have a one bedroom with a sleeper sofa in the front room, and would be happy to take one or the other for myself and rent the bedroom for about $600 or the front room for $2-300. Obviously, my roommate would need to be comfortable with - and not allergic to - cats!

References and Background Checks

Do you have recent rental references you can provide:

Yes

Notes about references:

also happy to provide references from friends

Are you comfortable providing a background check?:

Yes

Will you want a criminal background check run on your prospective landlord?:

Yes

Any other references you would want from him/her?:

friends, family and previous renters/roommates.

Do you need a private bathroom? (0-10):

3

In what city are looking for housing? :

Metro area around Portland, OR.

Tell Us About You

General Info about you (required)

Status:

Actively looking

What is your gender?:

Female

What is your age range?:

60’s

About You: Lifestyle and Preferences

What attracts you to Shared Housing?:

I would love the companionship, interaction and just plain presence that accompanies living with other folks; also critically important/necessary is the aspect of being mindful of a limited income (i.e. financial concern/worries!), especially as I get older.

What is your experience with sharing housing as an adult::

I have shared housing with non-family members before

Your Occupation (current or previous if you are now retired):

attorney, instructor, and tutor, currently

What hours do you work? :

Flexible

Do you consider yourself an introvert or an extrovert?:

A mixture of both

Do you want to regularly socialize with your housemates?:

Sometimes

Would you like to share meals with your housemates?:

Sometimes

How many close friends do you have?:

2-3

How many of your close friends live locally?:

2-3

What is the highest level of education you have completed?:

JD (doctorate in law)

What is your housekeeping style?:

Neat and tidy

What is your dietary preference?:

Other special diet

If other special diet, please tell us more::

I prefer to eat a vegetarian diet because of my love for animals, but do eat meat occasionally for health reasons; I am quite "health conscious," as well.

What are your sleep habits? :

Early bird

Do you own a pet or pets? :

I have multiple pets

If you have or plan to get pets, what kind(s)?:

3 indoor cats who comprise my entire family

How do you feel about living with pets?:

Pets not okay

How do you feel about smoking? :

I'd prefer not to live with a smoker

Do you drink alcohol?:

Yes

Do you own a car and drive?:

Yes

Do you have children or grandchildren? :

No

Briefly, how would your friends describe you?:

What do you like to do to have fun?:

Fun tends to be fairly spontaneous for me; sometimes I don't find out that something is fun until I'm doing it! Perhaps the most fun I have had recently was attending musicals, riding on the back of a motorcycle, camping (sitting around any campfire), dancing and singing to Oldies' music, and laughing with someone else - I think laughing - never at someone else's expense!) is the most fun I could have...

Is there anything else you would like to tell us about yourself:

As far as my housekeeping style, I am really a cross between neat/organized and relaxed - not OCD, but I do like order and actively respecting each other's space(s). I am very interactive and easy to get along with, but I definitely value my privacy and alone time - and respect that need in others. Because they are my family, my cats are the most important commitment I have, and their safety and well-being are paramount. They are older, and not well; soon they will be gone and I will be grief sticken. From that point on, I will only have one cat at any given time as long as she can be taken care of by me financially and physically.

How important is it to you that your household is “Living Green”? (0-10):

7

How important is it to you to live with someone who has a similar temperament to your own? (0-10):

6

How important is it to you to live with someone who has a similar educational background as your own? (0-10):